All CMRLS Libraries will be closed April 24, 2026, for Team Development. Regular library hours will resume on Saturday, April 25, for branches with regular Saturday hours. Join us for these celebration days during National Library Week! Monday, April 10: Right to Read Day, a day for readers, advocates, and library lovers to take action to protect, defend, and celebrate the right to read. Tuesday, April 21: National Library Workers Day, a day for library staff, users, administrators, and Friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers. Wednesday, April 22: National Library Outreach Day, a day to celebrate library outreach and the dedicated library professionals who are meeting their patrons needs where they are. Thursday, April 23: Take Action for Libraries Day, a day to rally advocates to support libraries |
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April is Car Care Month!
Did you know that our library provides access to a wealth of information to help you diagnose, repair and maintain your car or truck? Get into gear with a reliable do-it-yourself auto repair resource! If you’re looking to perform a repair or service to your vehicle, Auto Repair Source has all the information you need. All content comes from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), and you can use it to help you diagnose, repair and maintain your car, truck or SUV. You can also take this valuable resource on the road — it’s designed for devices such as laptops and tablets! |
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 April 19-25 is National Library Week! This year's theme is "Find Your Joy" and features Honorary Chair Mychal Threets, new host of children's program "Reading Rainbow!" National Library Week is a time to celebrate our nation's libraries, library workers' contributions, and promote library use and support.
We are super excited and are celebrating all month long with a CMRLS Library Crawl, a fun month-long event where participants visit different libraries and collect stamps in a passport while exploring programs, resources, and communities!
Stamps = entries for some exciting prizes!! Check your library's calendar for a list of fun events! |
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Spring is finally here! With the beautiful weather returning, it’s the perfect time to relax under a tree and enjoy a good book for hours. Spring is also a great season to discover new hobbies you can enjoy outdoors. We have plenty of books available to help you learn something new—whatever sparks your curiosity! Take a look at the book below and try your hand at gardening. There’s nothing quite like watching your hard work grow and come to life. |
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Winter is finally over, and now is the perfect time to get outside and visit the libraries around you to see what’s happening! There are so many great books waiting to be discovered, and you’re sure to find something that sparks your interest. It’s easy to get lost in a world of words when you find that perfect book. Take a moment to relax, enjoy a good story, and give yourself a break from the stress of end-of-the-year school testing. |
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The Reappearance of Rachel Price
by Holly Jackson
A teen girl searches for the truth behind her mother's shocking disappearance and even more shocking reappearance during the filming of a true crime documentary.
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Finally, it’s time to sit on the front porch or in the bleachers and enjoy a good book. With kids’ sports practices starting back up, it’s the perfect opportunity to begin a new series and get lost in a great story while you wait. You might also use this time for a little spring cleaning and find the motivation you need to declutter your space. No matter which path you choose, we have the perfect book for you at Sebastopol! |
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Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff: Declutter, Downsize, and Move Forward with Your Life
by Matt Paxton
America's top cleaning expert and star of the hit series Filthy Fortunes and Legacy List with Matt Paxton distills his fail-proof approach to decluttering and downsizing.Your boxes of photos, family's china, and even the kids' height charts aren't just stuff; they're attached to a lifetime of memories--and letting them go can be scary. With empathy, expertise, and humor, Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff, written in collaboration with AARP, helps you sift through years of clutter, let go of what no longer serves you, and identify the items worth keeping so that you can focus on living in the present. For over 20 years, Matt Paxton has helped people from all walks of life who want to live more simply declutter and downsize. As a featured cleaner on Hoarders and host of the Emmy-nominated Legacy List with Matt Paxton on PBS, he has identified the psychological roadblocks that most organizational experts routinely miss but that prevent so many of us from lightening our material load. Using poignant stories from the thousands of individuals and families he has worked with, Paxton brings his signature insight to a necessary task. Whether you're tired of living with clutter, making space for a loved one, or moving to a smaller home or retirement community, this book is for you. Paxton's unique, step-by-step process gives you the tools you need to get the job done.
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April Events
All month long Sebastopol will be having a recipe drop event. Simply stop by the branch and drop off a family favorite recipe to be entered in the drawing at the end of the month.
We will also be having a month long guessing jar. So, stop by and put your guesses in. Winner will be announced in May. |
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Click here to read last month's blog: - Auto Repair Source
- Neurodiversity Celebration Week - Neurodiversity in the Library
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